Whānau: Reo Māori Phrases to Share With the People You Love, Donovan Te Ahunui Farnham and Rehua Wilson
A collection of beautifully illustrated reo Māori phrases, for everyday use at any level, from esteemed teacher Donovan Te Ahunui Farnham and talented artist Rehua Wilson.
Ignite your interest in te reo Māori with Whānau, a starting point for your language journey or a way to build on what you already know. Most of all, sow the seed of the Māori language within your home and see it bloom in the fertile soils of te ūkaipō.
Phrases include:
- Me poho kererū. Be proud.
- Mei kore ake koe. Thank goodness you're here.
Chapters include:
- Te Kōrero ki tō Whānau: Speaking with Your Whānau
- Te Kōrero mō ngā Kare ā-Roto: Expressing Your Feelings with Your Whānau
- Hei Whakatītina i tō Whānau: Encouraging Your Whānau
- Te Whakanui me te Tautoko i tō Whānau: Celebrating and Supporting Your Whānau
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A collection of beautifully illustrated reo Māori phrases, for everyday use at any level, from esteemed teacher Donovan Te Ahunui Farnham and talented artist Rehua Wilson.
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